With the Parliament Winter Session beginning today, the Opposition parties are likely to raise the issue of pollution. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded a detailed discussion in the House on the issue of air pollution in the national capital.
Delhi’s air quality has once again plunged into the “very poor” category after a brief respite on Sunday. The national capital had recorded an AQI of 269 at on Sunday, but the situation has quickly worsened, with toxic smog enveloping the city and the AQI crossing the 300 mark on Monday.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 325, while ITO also saw levels at 325, indicating “very poor” air quality. Areas around India Gate and Kartavya Path fared slightly better, with AQI levels at 267, falling under the “poor” category.
Greater Kailash-II Welfare Association has filed a plea in Delhi High Court, seeking urgent steps to curb the toxic air in the national capital.The plea said over the past several years, the ambient air quality in Delhi has deteriorated drastically, with AQI frequently entering the ‘very poor’, ‘severe’ and ‘hazardous’ categories, especially during winter.It said people in Delhi are facing severe health problems due to increasing pollution.
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